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CHA Summer 2011 | Silhouette America

With the long list of electronic die cutting machines on the market, it takes something truly amazing to grab people’s attention these days. Well, Silhouette America may have done just that. Like the Silhouette SD, their new Silhouette Cameo offers the ability to cut a wide variety of media from cardstock to fabric, create and cut your own designs, and use all your existing fonts. Oh and did I mention it is 12″ wide!?! This new machine will not be available until October and will be $299.99 MSRP.

Their new Fabric inks kits come with everything you need to get started inking up fabrics and clothes. The inks are also sold separately and come in ten colors. They can be mixed to create different shades and colors as well.

They’ve also added some colors to their existing palette of colors available in their premium and adhesive vinyls.

And their Heat Transfer kit makes transferring your images to clothing so simple. They have flocked as well as smooth materials sold separately. There’s even a printable heat transfer material!
We can’t wait to put this new machine to the Craft Critique test. What are your first impressions? Might this replace your current machine? Do you use their other materials like vinyl or heat transfer?
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CHA Summer 2011 | Innovation Showcase Favorites

Today was the start of the Craft and Hobby Association Trade Show Conference and we got a peek at some new products at the Innovation Showcase. Celebrity judges Terri O (PBS-TV’s Super Simple With Terri O), Ana Araujo (WhenCreativityKnocks.com), Maria Nerius (FaveCrafts.com) and Torrie Nelson (Creative Retailer Magazine) judged the CHA’s 20 Hot Products; a great start for this year’s show. Each show, the Innovation Showcase features some of the most unique products about to hit the craft aisles.

Here are just a few of the products that caught our eye and we can’t wait to put to the Craft Critique test…

Little Pink Ladybug has come out with the Brilliant Bowmaker Ultimate Kit. With 19 templates, 3 instruction booklets, and a stapler, this kit has everything you will need to make almost any kind of bow. This system is designed to achieve bow making simply and quickly, allowing crafters to mix and match templates creating a distinct bow style.

With the popularity of die cutting systems, it is no surprise that we selected this next product as one of our favorites. Paper Layerz from Worldwin Papers is crafting paper that makes coordinating die-cut shapes and layers from any die-cutting machine faster, cheaper and easier. This paper is lightweight enough for your machines but strong enough to layer and use dimensionally.

The C Thru Ruler Company’s Let’s Face It stencils are not just for illustrators or artists, these are going to make drawing faces for art journals, mixed media project, and more a breeze.

When you say the name Tim Holtz, people’s ears perk up. Well, here’s his new Picket Fence Distress Stain by Ranger Ink. This stain will turn fluid water-based dyes for papers and other porous surfaces, into unique opaque colors.

Here is a little video demonstration of just what this product can do…

Organizing your craft stash has always been a challenge; here’s a new product with a great solution for all those ribbons you’ve been collecting. The Ribbon Carousel by Cropper Hopper will organize and dispense up to 54 spools of ribbon. And the coolest part is that each layer spins independently to assist you with finding the perfect one for your project.

We know how the kids love their Silly Bandz, but we think these Twistz Bandz are definitely gonna give them a run for their money. This cool kit creates rubber band links in a variety of styles and designs. This will be a hit with kids and adults alike.

Faber-Castell has some new Mixed Media sets, as well as colored pencils and artist pens that are going to catch the eye of all kinds of crafters. Whether you are an illustrator, mixed media artist, scrapbooker, or cardmaker, these new tools with their wide array of colors are going to get those creative juices flowing.

Epiphany Crafts has added charms to its already wildly popular Shape Studio. With handmade jewelry being all the rage, this easy-to-use product makes it simple for anyone to make rings, charm bracelets, and necklaces.
And finally the product we were most excited to hear about is the perfect marriage of tech and craft. STKR.it Stickers allow crafters to use QR codes on their projects so that they can attach digital memories to all their projects. Whether you have a great video of the event, audio, or just more photos that won’t fit on that scrapbook layout, this little sticker will allow you to include them all. With your smartphone, media tablet, or computer, people can access this additional data allowing you to include every part of that special memory.

And here’s STKR.it to explain how it all works…

So, that’s a few new products to get us started with our CHA coverage. Remember to check back daily for all of our articles; we will be bringing you the best of the show! And we can’t wait to test out these products firsthand and let you know what we think.

So what do you think? Which of these products are you most excited about? Which would you like to see us test drive for you?

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Sizzix Winners

We hope you enjoyed all the great Sizzix reviews last week! And now for the winners…

Winner of the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine
Larissa Heskett said…
WOW!! I LOVED your review!! I have NEVER used the pieces for making a quilt, but think it would be fun!! I would like to make a quilt!! I also think it would be fun to try and make some cute clothes!! Challenging yourself to just use the shapes of the dies!! THANKS for the FABULLOUS REVIEW and for the chance to win!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

Winner of the eClips Die Cutting Machine
Anita Braddock said…
I love the EClips I have seen it in Videos and Julianna has had other Video’s of it a i would love to get one I had wanted to get it before it came out. I love the lazer and that u can see where it cuts. Love the fact that you can use all kinds of Products with it.
love the way it is set up as well I would love to win it.Love the fact that you can put a scraps of paper and not have to use a 12×12. I like the clean cuts it makes.it dosent seem to tear the paper. I like the Carts so many great details to the carts. thanks for the chance to win.

Congratulations to the winners above. If you are one of our winners, please email your address to info@craftcritique.com with Sizzix Winner in the subject of your email.

If you are still on the fence about buying a die cutting machine, be sure to read all our die cutting machine reviews before your next purchase!

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Silhouette Promotion

Next week we will be featuring reviews of the Silhouette SD. We have put this puppy to the test and we can’t wait to share the results. In the meantime, if you have been dying to get your hands on this cool die cutting machine, we have a special promotion for Craft Critique readers.

From now until June 29, 2011, you can get…

1 Silhouette SD 
2 Packages Temporary Tattoo Paper 
for $199 (U.S. only) (120 dollars in savings!)

Also, (wait for it…)

25% off all other products in the Silhouette shop (excluding gift cards and download codes). So if you already own the machine but want to get some of that cool Tattoo Paper or Heat Transfer material, now is the time.

To partake in this amazing offer, head on over to Silhouette and use Promo Code CRITIQUE. Offer ends June 29, 2011.

(Silhouette SD reviews will be available June 28th and 29th with an amazing giveaway, stay tuned!)

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Everything Old is New Again!

We thought it’d be fun this week to take a look back at some of our favorite articles. We’d love to know what your favorites have been!

Take a look at all we’ve had so say about our Die Cutting Systems.

This was a fun Carnival… on the Cuttlebug!

A favorite tool of many is discussed; the Crop-a-dile.

Bind-it-all Vs. the Rubicoil. Who will win!

This should give you plenty to read… Our new reporters are hard at work testing products for review right now! Stay tuned!

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